Transfer Students

Applying to Illinois State

The Arts Technology Program has partnered with Heartland Community College, Illinois Central College and Elgin Community College to allow transfer students a smooth transition into the Arts Technology major. View more about these agreements.

Applying to the Program

Letter of application stating your interest and what track (Art, Music, or Theatre) you will emphasize.

Writing sample: may be poems, short story, script, or an essay. If you wish, you may write on what you think the role of an arts technologist in the 21st century will be (this is only a suggestion for those who don't have writing samples at the ready).

A resume and/or examples of work relevant to what you would be studying as an Arts Technology major. Please submit 3-5 pieces. Your letter of application should provide the context for presenting this work.

Your name MUST appear on your portfolio. The portfolio will include some of the following, depending on your interest and experience:

drawings

web site design

musical composition

musical performance

theatre resume

sketches of theatre design work

digital audio

samples painting

photography

multimedia work.

Students interested in the music concentration may also be asked to audition or interview to assess their readiness for courses in music theory.

If you are submitting your work in digital format (not required), please make it readable on both Mac and PC, and present it on a CD, or a DVD.

Deadlines and Review Dates

Deadline for Fall submissions is February 1

Deadline for Spring submissions is September 15

You are responsible for arranging for the return of your materials. Inquiries: (309) 438-3921 or decremer@ilstu.edu